Defense Security Service Expands Use of V-ONE Technology.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2002 V-ONE Corporation (Nasdaq:VONE), a leading Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. technology company, today announced the Defense Security Service (DSS (1) (Digital Signature Standard) A National Security Administration standard for authenticating an electronic message. See RSA and digital signature. (2) (Digital Satellite S ) purchased, through a V-ONE authorized GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. reseller, 1000 additional remote access licenses to support new users of the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII DCII Defense Central Index of Investigations DCII DFAS Corporate Information Infrastructure DCII Defense Clearance Investigations Index DCII Defense Clearance and Investigation Index ) application. This latest procurement brings the total number of V-ONE licenses deployed by DSS to 6200 worldwide. DCII is the single, automated central repository that identifies personnel security investigations conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD) investigative agencies and adjudicative ad·ju·di·cate v. ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing, ad·ju·di·cates v.tr. 1. To hear and settle (a case) by judicial procedure. 2. authorities. The DCII is operated and maintained by DSS on behalf of DoD components and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Intelligence and Security). DSS normally limits DCII access to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies that have clearance, investigative and/or counter-intelligence missions. V-ONE's security technology protects DCII communication at the highest level of encryption certified today by the U.S. Government - Triple DES See DES. (cryptography) triple DES - A product cipher which, like DES, operates on 64-bit data blocks. There are several forms, each of which uses the DES cipher 3 times. Some forms use two 56-bit keys, some use three. The DES "modes of operation" may also be used with triple-DES. (3DES) at 168-bits. Mutual authentication Mutual authentication or two-way authentication refers to two parties authenticating each other suitably. In technology terms, it refers to a client or user authenticating themselves to a server and that server authenticating itself to the user in such a way that both from client-to-application and application-to-client is provided so there is never a question of identity. In addition, V-ONE application level protection requires no special network changes, so users can efficiently traverse complex network architecture, including remote firewalls. "The DCII is a good example of how the Internet and solid VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. security improve the sharing of even the most sensitive information," said Margaret Grayson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of V-ONE Corporation." V-ONE's client software, SmartPass(R), downloads in minutes, enabling rapid deployment of thousands of users--an important feature for a growing network such as DCII." About V-ONE Corporation Providing enterprise-level network security protection since 1993, V-ONE Corporation's flagship product is SmartGate(R) VPN, a client/server Virtual Private Network technology. Fortune 1000 corporations, healthcare organizations and sensitive government agencies worldwide use SmartGate for their integrated authentication, encryption and access control. With its patented client deployment and management capabilities, SmartGate is a compelling solution for remote access intranets and secure extranets for electronic business between trading partners, for both conventional and wireless networks. V-ONE is headquartered in Germantown, MD. Product and network security information, white papers and the company's latest news releases may be accessed at www.v-one.com. This release, other than historical financial information, may consist of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ in a material way from actual future events. For instance, factors that could cause results to differ from future events include the level and timing of acceptance and implementation of the Company's products with existing customers, rapid rates of technological change and intense competition, extended sales cycles, rate at which results of marketing initiatives can be determined and the ability of the Company to complete strategic partnering relationships, among others. Readers are also referred to the documents filed by V-ONE Corporation with the SEC, specifically the Company's latest report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , which identifies important risk factors for the Company. V-ONE, SmartGate, SmartGuard, SmartPass, SmartWall and "Security for a Connected World" are trademarks or registered trademarks of V-ONE Corporation. All product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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